Wayne Padgett, whose mother is an employee at the Walmart in Gibsonton, Fla., was arrested on Sunday, according to Business Insider. He is charged with making a false report of using a firearm in a violent manner.

Padgett, 31, reportedly called the store Sunday, saying he would be there in five minutes and that he planned to "shoot up your store," according to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

The building was immediately evacuated, according to WFTS-TV. Authorities quickly determined that the call was not credible, but said that the evacuation was necessary due to recent events.

You may see our deputies near the Walmart in Gibsonton. There is NO ACTIVE Threat. Everyone is safe. We are conducting an investigation in the area. #SheriffChadChronister#teamhcso

"This type of behavior seeks to instill fear in people and it will not be tolerated," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister told WFTS. "These criminals that seek to make us afraid to go shopping, to the movies, concerts, work and school are nothing but terrorist."

Chronister said that Padgett told police he was "intrigued" by the mass shootings that had occurred over the past several days. Padgett specifically cited Saturday's shooting in El Paso, which also took place at a Walmart.

Just hours after a false threat was made at the Walmart in Gibsonton, we’ve arrested Wayne Lee Padgett. He is charged with False Report Of Using A Firearm In A Violent Manner(a felony). pic.twitter.com/KkR2aXNLKf

Upon his arrest, Padgett admitted to calling Walmart from a blocked number, however he denied making any threats. Police searched his home and did not find any firearms.

Still, authorities said they are treating the situation with the utmost seriousness.

“A threat like this is never funny. Especially today, it is not funny at all. We take it very seriously and this is a felony,” Amanda Granit, a spokesperson for the sheriff's department told WFLA-TV. “This person is going to go to jail.”